Fault
The spin cycle runs
several times.
The appliance is vi-
brating, 'wandering'
and making loud
noises during the spin
cycle.
High spin speed not
reached.
The programme dura-
tion changes during
the wash cycle.
The drying time is too
long.
Water intake during
the drying phase.
Spinning during the
drying phase.
Whooshing, hissing,
whirring or sucking
noises.
Banging noises, rat-
tling in the drain
pump.
Cause and troubleshooting
Not a fault. The appliance eliminates an imbalance by
repeatedly redistributing the laundry.
No action required.
Appliance is not correctly aligned.
Align the appliance. → Page 16
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The appliance feet are not fixed.
Secure the appliance's feet. → Page 16
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Transit bolts have not been removed.
Remove the transit bolts. → Page 14
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Reduced Ironing is activated.
Select a programme that is suitable for the type of
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fabric. → Page 25
The appliance is using a reduced spin speed to elim-
inate an imbalance.
No action required.
Not a fault. The programme sequence is optimised
electronically, another rinse cycle is switched on due
to heavy foam build-up, or an imbalance is eliminated.
No action required.
The ambient temperature is higher than 30 °C.
Ensure that the ambient temperature is below 30
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°C.
The air circulation at the appliance's installation loca-
tion is insufficient.
Ventilate the appliance's installation location.
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Fluff has accumulated in the drum.
Start the Cottons 90° programme without any
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laundry or detergent.
Not a fault. The drying phase requires water.
No action required.
Not a fault. Thermal spinning is active.
No action required.
Not a fault. Water is pumped in, the process fan is
active, or detergent solution is pumped out.
No action required.
A foreign object is in the drain pump.
Clean the drain pump. → Page 35
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